Thomas Ongoro-Senior Economics Lecturer UON analyses President Uhuru’s announcement on the wage bill

Millions of lowly paid workers were yesterday handed an 18 per cent pay rise in a bid to cushion them from the high cost of living. President Uhuru Kenyatta announced the increase in the minimum wage during the Labour Day celebrations. Kenyan workers who earn less that sh100, 000 in bonuses and overtime shall also benefit from tax exemptions in a measure the head of state said would cushion Kenyans against the high cost of living. The minimum wage increase means that the lowest Kenyan worker in an urban center will now earn sh16,039 on average, up from sh13,593, which was last adjusted two years ago. Let’s listen in to part of that speech before we talk about it and why some quarters are not happy with it. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more great videos: Follow us on Twitter: Like us on Facebook: For more great content go to and downl